Avicii Further Explains His Need To Leave The DJ Touring Life In New Interview

After what’s sure to be an emotional last set in Ibiza on August 28th, Tim Bergling will officially have all of the alone time he desires and requires for his health. It was a quick departure notice to the gargantuan fanbase he acquired in his eight year career, but a chunk of those same fans- and some detractors- saw the retirement coming.

Deadmau5 had some unnecessary negativity to share (what’s new), and others in the community insist that this is a publicity stunt, giving him the same criticism as they did Swedish House Mafia when they went on their “One Last Tour” in 2012. Bergling further explains his decisions in the interview:

“The scene was not for me. It was not the shows and not the music. It was always the other stuff surrounding it that never came naturally to me. All the other parts of being an artist. I’m more of an introverted person in general. It was always very hard for me. I took on board too much negative energy, I think. The scene was not for me. It was not the shows and not the music. It was always the other stuff surrounding it that never came naturally to me. All the other parts of being an artist. I’m more of an introverted person in general. It was always very hard for me. I took on board too much negative energy, I think.”

The heath issues that he’s experienced in the past are proof enough that his departure from being as much of a live presence will be permanent. The music will continue as planned, with even more time for the producer’s sharp attention to detail scheduled.

“I was nervous when I made the announcement,” he says, “mainly that I would look ungrateful. But I’ve gotten so many supportive texts from friends in the industry, other DJs, other artists. The fan response has been incredible. And even the press response has been incredible. So yeah, it’s been a lot better than I expected.”

A documentary tracking his career from 2013 to now in celebration of his newest album Stories will be out soon.